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Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival Arlene Chan
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Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Arlene Chan
In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.
From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world.
Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it?s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.
From the Hardcover edition.
24 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 10, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9780887768057 |
| Publishers | Tundra Books |
| Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 216 × 279 × 4 mm · 136 g |
| Language | English |
| Illustrator | Zhang, Song Nan |
